Phenicini Emeljanov, 1996

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Tribe Phenicini Emeljanov, 1996

Amended diagnosis (modified from Emeljanov 1996). Frons narrow and elongate (but not closely approximate), projected in front of eyes, lateral margins foliate, bearing pits. Vertex trapezoidal, narrowing anteriorly, lateral margins foliate bearing pits, separated from frons by transverse carina. Antennae with scape very short, pedicle enlarged (ovate or elongated). Genae with subantennal crest (may be small). Eyes reniform, with emargination adjoining antennae (antennae situated below or behind eyes. Lateral ocelli present. Postclypeus elongated, with lateral and median carainae. Pronotum short, posterior margin broadly emarginated, tectate in dorsal view, anteriorly delinate in lateral view, with distinct median and lateral (between tegula and head) carinae. Mesonotum large, convex, tricarinate. Forewings with closed clavus and C5 (procubital) cell, sensory pits present on costal margin. Hindwings stridulatory plate with convex external margin, nodal line irregular. Hind tibia without lateral teeth, spinulation 4(1+5)–6–4/5; apex with large lateral tooth, separated by deep gap from row of 4 teeth, apex of lst tarsomere with 6 teeth, apex of 2nd tarsomere with 4–5 teeth.